A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3356403 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3357786 epoch_slot_no: 9786 block_no: 3356246 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-10 04:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbc25a52d61b6a8f2282a9a4e695748a8aaa98e0c1bd574384c2c7f599e9d96cBlock Operator
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